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CIOGC rejects new executive order banning Muslims and refugees
The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago (CIOGC) held a press conference with faith leaders and immigrant rights advocates on March 8 to voice their opposition against President Donald Trump’s revised executive order banning Muslims and refugees. The new order removes Iraq from the seven Muslim-majority countries affected by Trump’s initial “Muslim ban” but prevents travelers from Yemen, Iran, Sudan, Somalia, Libya, and Syria from seeking new visas to enter the U.S. for 90 days. Trump’s revised order would also allow for only 50,000 refugees, which is a striking reduction from former President Obama’s cap of 110,000.
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CIOGC seeking an Executive Director
CIOGC is currently seeking a full-time Executive Director for our downtown Chicago office. To apply, please e-mail your resume to Dr. Zahid Mohsin at zahid@ciogc.org with the words “CIOGC ED” in the subject line. CIOGC offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience.
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Muslim community presents concerns at DHS roundtable meeting
While CIOGC has regularly held quarterly roundtable meetings with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), their recent meeting prompted many more questions from Muslims anxious about President Trump’s executive orders.
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CIOGC hosts International Women's Day panel and discussion
In recognition of International Women’s Day, a diverse group of Chicago Muslim women activists at the forefront of social service, media, and humanitarian groups participated in a panel discussion and question and answer session at the Downtown Islamic Center.
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Book a News Literacy Workshop for your school!
A Stanford Study last fall revealed that most middle school students don't know when news is fake. In response, CIOGC is partnering with the Muslim Media Collective to present free News Literacy Workshops for youth at CIOGC member schools.
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CIOGC joins ICIRR summit to build community power
CIOGC joined the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) summit on March 4 at the Chicago Teacher’s Union to introduce support for new legislation which would protect immigrants and refugees. CIOGC member organizations were also present to engage and build on community efforts.
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Join us for Illinois Muslim Action Day on April 27
Since 2009, CIOGC has provided the greater Chicago Muslim community the opportunity to engage with Illinois legislators in a meaningful way through Illinois Muslim Action Day (IMAD). This year, IMAD will be held on Thursday, April 27, 2017.
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